I have been meeting with Anna for close to two years now. Anna has been through some hard circumstances as she was once homeless and lived in a mental institution for a period of time. About ten years ago, Anna was able to move to a group home where she lives now.
Anna’s biggest challenge is that she does not have a part time job or classes to attend like her housemates do. Essentially, Anna’s home is her whole life. Anna has tried going to classes but ultimately it does not work out. She says every day is the same.
Anna has a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Anna has lived a hard life where she has been abused again and again and as a result has become paranoid. Anna has tried going to classes but stops because she thinks someone is after her. Anna says how she wants to lose weight, but she cannot walk because dogs in the neighborhood are out to get her.
Although Anna’s situation is far from ideal, her motivation is gratefulness. Anna always has a list of complaints, but she always finishes “as long as I have a roof over my head and food to eat I am doing great.”
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